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Is it normal to bleed when switching birth control pills?
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Yes.: Any time you start, stop or switch a birth control their can be a period of time that you have irregular bleeding until your body adjusts to the new method. It will usually resolve over time. Hope this helps.
Answered 4/19/2016
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